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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry tell Alec Cyclone is built for "all the way" (173).
(a) Winning.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Racing.
(d) Speed.

2. Whose feed does Henry tell Alec he can use for the Black until he can buy his own?
(a) Tony's.
(b) Johnny's.
(c) Ned's.
(d) Joe's.

3. What does Jake say when he sees the Black for the first time?
(a) He knows who the Black's owner is.
(b) He has not seen a horse like that since Chang.
(c) He does not think he is a good racehorse.
(d) He has seen the Black race before.

4. What does Jake say the Black would want to do if he ever had the chance to race?
(a) Beat the other horses.
(b) Fight not run.
(c) Eat sugar.
(d) Run into the stands.

5. How soon after arriving in Rio de Janeiro does Alec learn a ship will be heading to the states?
(a) The next day.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Alec's body is covered in blood when he regains consciousness on the boat's deck in Chapter 2?

2. What worry does Alec's father have in regards to his son racing in Chicago?

3. Who is waiting at the Belmont when Henry and Alec arrive at the start of Chapter 15?

4. What does Henry try to convince his friend of at the track when he and Alec first arrive there in Chapter 13?

5. What is the name of the newspaper Alec is asked to be interviewed for when he arrives in New York?

(see the answer key)

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